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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 2, 2012 · 12 Your Halton Connection November 2012 www.halton.ca Have a health or parenting question? Connect directly with a local public health nurse The New Family Health Information Team by Regional Chair Gary Carr Did you know that you can talk directly with a local public health nurse (PHN) any weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. about a wide range of topics for you or your family? The Halton Region Health Department now has a team of family health nurses ready to provide you with comprehensive, research-based information, local support and counselling. The service is available when you dial 311 or 905-825-6000. Halton Region's customer service representatives will get you in touch with one of seven nurses--Hilary (pictured to the right), Devon, Cindy, Nicole, Kirsty, Andrea, and Tamara--on topics such as mental health, safety and injury prevention, alcohol and drug use, overall health and wellness. This team also services the telephone support for HaltonParents, where local parents can get advice and support about their children no matter their age ­ from pregnancy to raising teenagers. HaltonParents also offers online support to parents through www.haltonparents.ca, on Twitter (@haltonparents), or on the HaltonParents blog (www.haltonparents.wordpress.com). Dial 311 today. The nurses are ready to help. To find out more, visit www.halton.ca/fhil. Sample questions you can ask the Family Health/HaltonParents Nurses "I've been really stressed and anxious recently. I'm having a hard time coping with the kids, work and everyday tasks. Can you help me or tell me who I can call close to where I live?" Hilary Reddin, one of the family health nurses Family Health Information Speak live with a local public health nurse Call us about: Mental health concerns Alcohol or drug use Teen behaviour & communication Safety Child & youth health Breastfeeding & nutrition Pregnancy Healthy relationships Access to local supports & programs "My teenager doesn't listen to me and I don't always know what he is up to. I'm worried about what he's into. What can I do so he will trust me and talk to me?" "My seven year old child is a very picky eater. How do I know if she is getting a balanced diet?" Dial 311 "Should I allow my 11-year old to get a Facebook page? How can I guide her to keep her safe when she is online?" "What can I do if my child is being bullied?" ...and more If you've got questions, call or email the Family Health Information team: Dial 311 OR 905-825-6000 (Monday ­ Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) familyhealthinfo@halton.ca www.halton.ca/fhil Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 We welcome your feedback. Contact us at AccessHalton@halton.ca Halton Region Meeting Schedule Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 7 Nov 14 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Ctte Planning & Public Works Ctte Administration & Finance Ctte Regional Council Health & Social Services Ctte Planning & Public Works Ctte Administration & Finance Ctte Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca. Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers.